by Jake Peterson | Jul 5, 2017 | News, P-47D Razorback
In March worked continued on building parts needed for the P-47, including the precise flat aluminum surface needed to build the fuselage. Between April and May parts were completed and assembly began on the fixture that would keep everything together as the fuselage...
by Jake Peterson | Jun 28, 2017 | News, P-51C Mustang
The folks at Aircorps Aviation celebrated as the wings for Lope’s Hope the 3rd rolled of the semi trailer and into the shop. Having just been delivered from Odegaard Wings, the wings are now ready for the landing gear and other assembly before being fitted onto...
by Jake Peterson | Jun 21, 2017 | News, Zero
The Zero is coming along great! Most of the structural work is done. Skins are being made and attached to the rear fuselage. The replica guns and tailhook are in final assembly. Progress can be seen at Aircorps...
by Jake Peterson | May 19, 2017 | News, P-47D Razorback
Much of the work being done on the P-47 isn’t as noticeable to the naked eye. Lots of scanning, machining and building is taking place at AirCorps Aviation. The wing fittings have come back from being magnetic particle tested and cad painted. Above is the...
by Jake Peterson | May 12, 2017 | News, P-51C Mustang
Progress on the P-51C Mustang, Lope’s Hope the 3rd at AirCorps Aviation, is going along great! The wings are nearing completion at Odegaard Aviation and wiring is underway in the cockpit. Great effort has been made to use the same period style wiring as was used...
by Jake Peterson | May 5, 2017 | News, Zero
Last month AirCorps Aviation released the newest info on the restoration and renovation of the museum’s A6M2 Zero. The rear fuselage is coming along nicely with trial fittings of the outer skin being made. The rear fuselage framework, vertical and horizontal...
